JP4553342B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine. Specifically, the rotating body is rotated by a driving source, identification information is added, a start operation unit capable of generating an opportunity to start the rotation of the rotating body, and the rotation of the rotating body is stopped. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a stop operation unit capable of performing an operation for generating an opportunity.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a display device capable of variably displaying identification information composed of a plurality of rows (for example, 3 rows) of symbols arranged at the center of the gaming machine body is provided. By operating a stop button provided on the front part of the machine, the variation display of the identification information is stopped, and each identification information displayed on the display device is displayed in a predetermined display form (for example, “7 , 7, 7 ") is established, a special prize state is generated, and a predetermined game value is given to the player by a bonus game during the special prize state period.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, the variation display cannot be stopped by the stop button until the identification information reaches the predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds until the high-speed variation is reached) after the variation display is started. ing.
In addition, the configuration in which the player can be notified that the predetermined period has ended is configured such that, when the predetermined period has elapsed, the lamp provided inside the stop button can be informed to emit light. Yes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-5-115598
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, in order to accurately recognize that the predetermined period has ended, it is necessary to visually observe the stop button, and attention is paid to the fact that the display device starts to fluctuate. For a player who is playing, it is undeniable that the concentration on the game is distracted by greatly diverting his gaze from the display device. Therefore, the player operates the stop button by grasping to some extent that the predetermined period has ended while relying on intuition and experience that the predetermined period has ended so that the concentration on the game is not distracted. The current situation is that it is extremely inconvenient for beginners who are unfamiliar with games.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that prevents the concentration of the game from being distracted and improves convenience. There is to do.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(2) A rotating body that is rotated by a driving source and that can visually identify the identification information attached to the outer peripheral surface formed of a transparent or translucent member from the front, and an opportunity to start the rotation of the rotating body are generated. In a gaming machine comprising a start operation unit capable of operation and a stop operation unit capable of generating an opportunity to stop the rotation of the rotating body and to display the identification information, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body is First illumination means for illuminating from behind, second illumination means for illuminating the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body from the front, and a stop operation invalid period that is a predetermined time after the rotating body starts rotating When it is determined that the stop operation invalid period has not elapsed, the operation of the stop operation unit is invalidated, and the stop operation invalid period has elapsed. When was boss isFrom the elapse of the stop operation invalid periodDetermining means for validating the operation of the stop operation section, and control means for performing light emission control of the first and second illumination means, wherein the control means is configured to control the turning body during the stop operation invalid period. Control for gradually increasing the brightness of the first illumination means in response to an increase in rotational speed; andFrom when the stop operation invalid period elapses until the stop operation unit is operatedDuring the stop operation effective period, light emission control is performed to maintain the brightness of the first illumination means constant, and when the stop operation effective period has elapsed, control is performed to turn off the first illumination means. Brightness control means for controlling the second illumination means to emit light at a brightness lower than the brightness of the first illumination means for emitting light at the constant brightness during the stop operation effective period, and Executes control for causing the second illumination means to emit light in different cases depending on whether the display result of the identification information when the rotation of the body stops is a predetermined winning display result or otherwise. A lighting start timing of the first lighting means is substantially the same as a timing at which the rotating body starts to rotate, and the luminance of the first lighting means is the first lighting means. Point The timing at which the brightness of the first illumination unit gradually increases from the start until the stop operation invalid period elapses, and the timing at which the luminance of the first illumination unit is switched from the gradually increasing state to a constant state is almost the same as the switching timing from the stop operation invalid period to the stop operation valid period. Further, the lighting start timing of the second illumination means is substantially the same as the switching timing from the stop operation invalid period to the stop operation valid period.
[0011]
(2) In the above item (1), when the determination means determines that the stop operation invalid period has elapsed,Informs the player that the operation of the stop operation unit has become effective.Further provided is an informing means for generating a sound effect.
[0012]
(3) Above (1)Or (2)In the section, the system further comprises lottery means for determining whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is caused by a display result of the identification information being displayed, before the identification information starts to be displayed in a variable manner. When the lottery means determines that the specific gaming state is to occur,Stop operation invalid periodThe control for temporarily stopping the variation of the identification information is performed.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (cylinder-type gaming machine) (1) to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a combination of identification information (specific display results) that enables a game ball as a prize to be acquired.
[0014]
The gaming machine (1) is made up of three rotating bodies (3a, 3a, 3a, 3a, 3d, which are formed of a transparent or translucent material inside the central display window (2) and which have a plurality of types of identification information on the outer peripheral surface. As an example of a display device having 3b and 3c), a rotator display device (3) is provided.
[0015]
In the gaming machine (1) in the present embodiment, the following game is executed according to a predetermined control procedure.
By betting a predetermined number of game balls (game media) owned by the player, the identification information is variably displayed by rotating the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c). Thereafter, when each rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) stops rotating, the identification information visible through the display window (2) becomes a specific combination, so that a game ball as a prize can be obtained. .
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, if the combination of identification information that is confirmed and displayed when the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) stops is “7, 7, 7” (A), 15 prizes will be given. The game ball is paid out to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6), and the game state shifts to a specific game state (big bonus) described later.
[0017]
If the combination of identification information that is confirmed and displayed when the spinning body (3a, 3b, 3c) stops is “Bell Bell Bell” (B) as a small part prize, 14 prizes will be given. The game balls are paid out to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6). Similarly, if the combination of identification information is “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C) as a small prize, eight game balls are paid out to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6) as a prize. The However, during the specific gaming state period, even if the combination of identification information is “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C), 15 game balls as prizes are supplied to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray ( It is paid out to 6).
[0018]
As described above, when the combination of identification information that is confirmed and displayed when the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) is stopped is (A), (B), or (C), it is advantageous for the player. Game state. When the combination of identification information is other than (A), (B), and (C), it is defined as a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player.
[0019]
The display window (2) is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the identification information of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) can be visually observed from the front surface of the rotation display device (3). The rotating bodies (3a, 3b, 3c) are arranged in parallel in three horizontal rows, and each identification information is variably displayed by rotating each. The rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) is rotated by a motor as an electrical drive source, but may be rotated by another electrical drive source, or an electrical drive source is used. Alternatively, an electrical display device using a liquid crystal screen or the like may be used.
[0020]
The betting operation unit (4) provided at the lower front portion of the gaming machine (1) is used when a predetermined number of gaming balls owned by the player are bet. When the player operates the bet operation section (4), the game balls stored in the ball supply tray (5) are taken into the game machine.
[0021]
When the start lever (9) provided at the lower front of the gaming machine (1) is operated with a predetermined number of game balls bet by the operation of the betting operation section (4), the rotating body (3a, 3b, In addition to giving an opportunity to rotate 3c), that is, an opportunity to display the identification information in a variable manner, a lottery is executed as to whether or not a condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is satisfied. At this time, a lottery for determining whether or not a small combination is established is also executed.
[0022]
The stop operation part (7a, 7b, 7c) provided at the lower front center of the gaming machine (1) is operated after a predetermined period has elapsed since the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) started to rotate. And an opportunity to stop the rotation of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c), that is, an opportunity to confirm and display the identification information. The predetermined period is a period until the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) gradually accelerates and then reaches a high speed rotation at a constant speed. The rotator (3a) corresponds to the stop operation part (7a), the rotator (3b) corresponds to the stop operation part (7b), and the rotator (3c) corresponds to the stop operation part (7c). is doing.
[0023]
The transition to the specific gaming state is executed by winning by a lottery whether or not the condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is satisfied, and the combination of identification information is “7, 7, 7” (A) It is required to operate the stop operation unit (7a, 7b, 7c) at the stop timing.
[0024]
When the game state is shifted to the specific game state, control for improving the winning probability of the small combination is executed. That is, the probability that the combination of identification information is “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C) is extremely high compared to the normal time, which is an advantageous state for the player to acquire a large number of game balls.
[0025]
In addition, during the specific game state period, whether or not a small role other than “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C) is established by lottery of whether or not the condition for shifting to the specific game state is satisfied and the combination of identification information No lottery is performed. The specific gaming state ends at that point when the number of game balls acquired by the player reaches 450.
[0026]
The information display unit (8) provided at the front upper center of the gaming machine (1) is a display unit for displaying the number of game balls acquired by the player during the specific game state period. Thereby, it is possible to easily grasp information related to the gaming value amount acquired by the player during the specific gaming state period.
[0027]
Speakers (20) serving as notification means provided on both sides of the upper part of the gaming machine (1) are used in various states of the gaming machine (1) (when operating the start lever (9) and the stop operating unit (7a, 7b, 7c)). Different sound effects are generated in correspondence with the specific gaming state period and the spinning body (3a, 3b, 3c).
[0028]
Next, the internal structure of the gaming machine (1), particularly the rotating display device (3) will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the swivel display device (3). FIG. 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the main part showing the rotary display device (3) and its vicinity.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 3, the rotator display device (3) includes a frame-shaped unit case (31) for accommodating the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) and three pivotally supported by the unit case (31). The rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c), a motor (32) as a drive source provided corresponding to each of the rotating bodies (3a, 3b, 3c), and the inside of each rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) And a plurality of light emitting diodes (33) as first illumination means provided on a circuit board (34) fixed to the unit case (31) and irradiating each rotating body (3) from behind. And. The light emitting diode (33) is controlled so that the luminance gradually increases or decreases, or emits light with a constant luminance.
[0030]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the fluorescent light as the second illumination means is disposed obliquely above the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) between the display window (2) and the rotating bodies (3a, 3b, 3c). A lamp (35) is arranged substantially horizontally in the width direction of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c). The fluorescent lamp (35) illuminates the identification information on the surface of each swivel body (3a, 3b, 3c) from the front.
[0031]
The fluorescent lamp (35) is triggered when the operation of the stop operation section (7a, 7b, 7c) becomes effective after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of rotation of each rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c). Emits light. Further, different lighting operations are performed corresponding to combinations of identification information when the rotating bodies (3a, 3b, 3c) are stopped. For example, when a small role is won, lighting and blinking are repeated for 1 second, but when it is not a small role, the light is turned off.
[0032]
Main devices among the devices arranged in the gaming machine (1) are controlled by a microcomputer.
Next, control related to each device will be described with reference to a control block diagram shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, a control system such as a device for a game ball stored in the ball supply tray (5) to be taken into the game machine, a power supply circuit, etc., so that the gist of the invention can be easily understood. It is omitted here.
[0033]
The main control unit (10) is configured as an integrated one-chip CPU together with a ROM (11) storing a control program and data and a RAM (12) functioning as a work area of the CPU, and is stored in the ROM (11). A game control means for executing a series of control processes is constituted by the control program. In the ROM (11), a control program related to the game operation is stored in advance, and the main control unit (10) executes control according to this.
[0034]
The main control unit (10) has a bet detection switch (13) that is disposed inside the bet operation unit (4) via an input port (not shown) and detects that the bet operation unit (4) has been operated. And a start switch (14) for detecting that the start lever (9) has been operated, and a stop operation portion (7a, 7b, 7c). In addition, a stop switch group (15) that detects that each stop operation section (7a, 7b, 7c) has been operated is connected, and each detection signal can be input.
[0035]
The main control unit (10) includes a motor control device (21) for controlling the motor (32) for rotating the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) via an output port (not shown), and a gaming machine. (1) A payout device (16) arranged on the back side and comprising a payout motor as an electric drive source for paying out game balls, a payout prize ball detection switch for detecting payout game balls, etc. And an information display unit (8) composed of an LCD for displaying the number of game balls acquired by the player during the specific gaming state period, and lighting members such as a light emitting diode (33) and a fluorescent lamp (35). In order to generate various sound effects from the lighting control device (17) and the speaker (20), which are composed of a CPU that performs light emission operation control, a ROM that stores programs and data, and a RAM that functions as a work area for the CPU. CPU, program and data to execute control The stored ROM, and is connected sound effect control device including a RAM that functions as a work area of the CPU (18) is able to output a respective control signal. Further, the rotator display device (3) is configured to be able to output a control signal related to a display result by the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) to the main control unit (10).
[0036]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the game control process according to the present embodiment among the processes executed by the main control unit (10).
First, in step S1, when the player operates the start lever (9) with a predetermined number of game balls bet, the main control unit (10) has received a detection signal from the start switch (14). A process for determining whether or not a game start condition for rotating the respective torso bodies (3a, 3b, and 3c) is satisfied is executed.
[0037]
If it is determined that the game start condition is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to step S2. In this case, the main control unit (10), as a lottery means, based on a predetermined winning probability, lottery whether or not a condition for shifting to a specific gaming state is established, and lottery processing whether or not a small role is established Also execute. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game start condition is not satisfied (NO), the processing here ends.
[0038]
In step S2, the main control unit (10) performs a process of starting the game by rotating the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) of the rotating display device (3) to display the identification information in a variable manner. Execute. The detailed process will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0039]
In step S3, when the player operates the stop operation unit (7a, 7b, 7c), the main control unit (10) determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the stop switch group (15), that is, the rotating body ( A process of determining whether or not a game end condition for stopping the rotation of 3a, 3b, and 3c) is satisfied is executed. If it is determined that the game end condition is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game end condition is not satisfied (NO), the process of step S3 is executed again.
[0040]
In step S4, the main control unit (10) executes a process of ending the game by stopping the rotation of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) of the rotating display device (3).
[0041]
In step S5, the main control unit (10) determines whether or not the combination of identification information that is confirmed and displayed by the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) of the rotating display device (3) is a specific display result. Then, a process of determining whether or not the state is “7, 7, 7” (A) for shifting to the specific gaming state is executed. If it is determined that the specific display result is (YES), 15 game balls are paid out from the payout device (16) to the ball supply tray (4) or the ball storage tray (5), and the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific display result is not (NO), the process proceeds to step S7.
[0042]
In step S6, the main control unit (10) executes the specific game state process on the assumption that the state has shifted to the specific game state. During the specific game state, control is executed so that the fluorescent lamp (35) is always lit.
[0043]
On the other hand, in step S7, the main control unit (10) executes processing other than the specific gaming state. For example, when a small combination occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the ball supply tray (4) or the ball storage tray (5). In addition, when a small combination does not occur, control is performed so that a predetermined number of game balls are not paid out and the fluorescent lamp (35) is turned off.
[0044]
As described above, the fluorescent lamp (35) as the second illuminating means emits light according to the display result of the confirmation display of the identification information when the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) finishes rotating. Since the aspect is different, the player can easily recognize the display result. In addition, the said light emission mode is defined as what includes the state which is not lighted in a light emission mode. That is, the operation of turning off the fluorescent lamp (35) when no small role is generated is also one of the light emission modes.
[0045]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the display state change start process in step S2 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the operation timing of the rotating body (3a), the light emitting diode (33), the fluorescent lamp (35), and the speaker (20). The rotating body (3b, 3c) is similar to the operation of the rotating body (3a), and is not shown in the figure.
[0046]
In step S21 shown in FIG. 7, the main control section (10) performs drive control of each motor (32) so that the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) gradually accelerates and rotates from the stopped state. .
[0047]
As another embodiment, a lottery and a small combination of whether or not a condition for shifting to a specific gaming state is satisfied is established based on a predetermined winning probability that is performed when moving to step S2 shown in FIG. When it is determined that a specific gaming state or a small role will be established by lottery processing of whether or not to perform, the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) is gradually accelerated from the stopped state and then temporarily stopped, You may perform drive control of each motor (32) corresponding to each rotation body (3a, 3b, 3c) so that the operation | movement of accelerating again may be performed. At this time, once stopped, it is desirable to temporarily stop the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) to such an extent that the player can see the combination of identification information determined by the lottery process. It is not limited to this.
[0048]
In step S22, the main control unit (10) gradually increases the luminance from the non-lighting state of the light emitting diode (33) in response to the acceleration of the rotational speed of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) in step S21. In other words, a command control signal that commands the lighting mode to be gradually increased is transmitted to the illumination control device (17). Thereby, the light emission control of the light emitting diode (33) is executed according to the command control signal input by the illumination control device (17).
[0049]
In step S23, the main control unit (10) serves as a determination means for a predetermined period (1.5 in this case) until the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) starts rotating and reaches a high speed rotation at a constant speed. It is determined whether or not the second program is set in the ROM (11). During this predetermined period, a program that prevents the rotation of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) from being stopped even if the stop operating portion (7a, 7b, 7c) is operated is a ROM (11 ) Is set. If it is determined that the predetermined period (stop operation invalid period) has ended (YES), the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined period has not ended (NO), the process here is executed again.
[0050]
The period from step S21 to step S23 is defined as a stop operation invalid period (A) in the time chart shown in FIG.
[0051]
Next, in step S24, the main control section (10) executes drive control of each motor (32) so that the rotation speed of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) is maintained at a constant high speed.
[0052]
In step S25, the main control unit (10) keeps the light emitting diode (33) constant at high brightness in response to the high speed rotation of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) in step S24 at a constant speed. A command control signal that commands the lighting mode is transmitted to the lighting control device (17). Thereby, the light emission control of the light emitting diode (33) is executed according to the command control signal input by the illumination control device (17).
[0053]
  In step S26, the main control unit (10) issues a command control signal for instructing the fluorescent lamp (35) to be switched from the extinguished state to the lit state at substantially the same timing as the processing of step S24 and step S25. Send to (17). Thereby, the light emission control of the fluorescent lamp (35) is executed according to the command control signal input by the illumination control device (17).At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, in the stop operation effective period (B), when the light emission luminances of the light emitting diode (33) and the fluorescent lamp (35) are compared, the light emission luminance of the fluorescent lamp (35) is the light emitting diode. The main control unit (10) controls the light emission luminance of the light emitting diode (33) and the fluorescent lamp (35) via the illumination control device (17) so as to be lower than the light emission luminance of (33).
[0054]
In step S27, the main control section (10) sends a command control signal for instructing the speaker (20) to generate a specific sound effect at substantially the same timing as the processing in steps S24 to S26. Send to 18). Thus, sound effect generation control is executed in accordance with the command control signal input by the sound effect control device (18). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a sound “GO!” Is generated from the speaker (20), the predetermined period (stop operation invalid period (A)) ends, and the stop operation becomes valid. This is notified to the player. Then, the process here is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.
[0055]
The period from step S24 to step S4 shown in FIG. 6, that is, the period until the stop operation unit (7a, 7b, 7c) is operated is the stop operation effective period (B) in the time chart shown in FIG. Defined.
[0056]
According to the above-described embodiment, the brightness of the light emitting diode (33) that illuminates the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) from the back gradually increases according to the acceleration of the rotation of the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c). The surface of the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) becomes gradually brighter, making it easier to pay attention to the identification information and enhancing the sense of excitement of the game.
[0057]
When the stop operation invalid period (A) elapses and the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) reaches high speed rotation at a constant speed, the light emitting diode (33) changes from a gradually increasing state to a constant high brightness state. By illuminating each swirl (3a, 3b, 3c) with a fluorescent lamp (35), or by generating a specific sound effect from the speaker (20), the player looks from the swivel display (3). Without deviating, it can be clearly recognized that the stop operation by the stop operation unit (7a, 7b, 7c) has become effective.
[0058]
Further, as in the other embodiments described above, during the stop operation invalid period (A), the rotator (3a, 3b, 3c) is gradually accelerated from the stopped state, and then temporarily stopped and then accelerated again. In the case of performing the operation, it is possible to notify in advance that a winning state will occur, so that the expectation of the game is increased and the interest of the game can be further improved.
[0059]
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the following various modifications and changes can be made to the above embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
(A) Change each illumination means to a display device such as a liquid crystal or EL lamp.
(B) Changing the amount of game media that can be acquired by a player during a specific game state period to another amount.
(C) The gaming machine (1) is credited to a predetermined number of game media acquired by the player, and is paid out only when the predetermined number is exceeded.
(D) All the game media acquired by the player are credited.
(E) Changing the game medium to coins.
(F) Adopt a display device capable of displaying identification information of 2 digits or 4 digits or more.
(G) The game machine shall be a ball game machine.
(H) The player has changed from the stop operation invalid period (A) to the stop operation valid period (B) due to the increase in luminance of the first illumination means (33) without using the second illumination means. To inform. More specifically, during the stop operation invalid period (A), the luminance of the first illumination means (33) is gradually increased as the rotational speed of the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) is accelerated, Simultaneously with the elapse of the stop operation invalid period (A), the luminance of the first illumination means (33) is rapidly increased to maintain a constant high luminance. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize that the first illumination means (33) has shifted to the stop operation effective period (B) because the brightness of the first illumination means (33) is kept constant at high brightness.
(I) As described above, the identification information is variably displayed on the display device composed of liquid crystal or the like. In this case, since the identification information is displayed on the display device, the rotating body (3a, 3b, 3c) is not required. The first illumination means (33) corresponds to the backlight of the liquid crystal screen.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(A) Claim1According to the described invention, it is possible to easily recognize that the operation of the stop operation unit is effective by continuously changing the display of the identification information by the change in light emission by the two illumination means. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly convenient gaming machine and to prevent the concentration on the game from being distracted by greatly shifting the line of sight from the identification information.
[0062]
(b)ContractAccording to the invention described in claim 2,In addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1,It is possible to appeal to the hearing of the player that the operation of the stop operation unit has become effective after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a more convenient gaming machine can be provided.
[0063]
(cClaim3According to the described invention, claim 1Or 2In addition to the effects of the invention related to the above, since it is possible to notify in advance that the specific gaming state is caused by temporarily stopping the variable display in the identification information, the expectation of the game can be further enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a combination of identification information that enables a game ball to be acquired as a prize.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a rotating cylinder display device.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing a rotating drum display device and its vicinity.
FIG. 5 is a control block diagram relating to each device arranged in the gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a game control process executed by the main control unit.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a display state change start process executed by the main control unit.
FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the operation timing of the rotating body, light emitting diode, fluorescent lamp, and speaker.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Pachislot machines (revolving game machines)
(2) Display window
(3) Cylinder display device (display device)
(3a) (3b) (3c)
(4) Bet operation part
(5) Ball supply tray
(6) Ball storage dish
(7a) (7b) (7c) Stop operation part (stop operation part)
(8) Information display section
(9) Start lever (start operation part)
(10) Main control unit (determination means, control means, luminance control means, light emission control means, sound effect control means, lottery means)
(11) ROM
(12) RAM
(13) Bet detection switch
(14) Start switch
(15) Stop switch group
(16) Dispensing device
(17) Lighting control device (control means, brightness enhancement control means, light emission control means)
(18) Sound effect control device (sound effect control means)
(20) Speaker (notification means)
(21) Drive control device
(31) Unit case
(32) Motor (drive source)
(33) Light emitting diode (first illumination means)
(34) Circuit board
(35) Fluorescent lamp (second lighting means)

Claims (3)

A rotating body that can be rotated by a driving source and that can visually identify the identification information attached to the outer peripheral surface formed of a transparent or translucent member from the front, and an operation that triggers the rotation of the rotating body are possible. In a gaming machine comprising a start operation unit, and a stop operation unit capable of generating an opportunity to stop and rotate the rotating body and to display the identification information.
A first illuminating means for illuminating the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body from the rear; a second illuminating means for illuminating the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body from the front; and a predetermined predetermined after the rotating body starts rotating. It is determined whether or not a stop operation invalid period, which is a time, has passed. When it is determined that the stop operation invalid period has not elapsed, the operation of the stop operation unit is invalidated, and the stop operation invalid period is A determination means for validating the operation of the stop operation portion from the time when the stop operation invalid period has elapsed, and a control means for performing light emission control of the first and second illumination means when it is determined that the time has elapsed. Prepared,
The control means includes a control for gradually increasing the luminance of the first illumination means according to an increase in the rotational speed of the rotating body during the stop operation invalid period, and the stop operation from the time when the stop operation invalid period has elapsed. During the stop operation effective period until the unit is operated, the light emission control for maintaining the brightness of the first illumination means constant is executed, and when the stop operation effective period elapses, the first illumination is performed. Brightness control means for executing control for turning off the means, and control for causing the second illumination means to emit light at a lower brightness than the brightness of the first illumination means that emits light at the constant brightness during the stop operation effective period. And when the rotation of the rotating body is stopped, the display result of the identification information is a display result of a predetermined prize and the light emission mode of the second illumination means is different in other cases. Set And a light emission control means for executing control to emit light,
The lighting start timing of the first lighting means is substantially the same as the timing at which the rotating body starts to rotate, and the luminance of the first lighting means is disabled from the start of lighting of the first lighting means. The timing at which the brightness of the first lighting unit is gradually increased from the gradually increasing state to a constant state is substantially the same as the switching timing from the stop operation invalid period to the stop operation valid period, The lighting start timing of the second illumination means is substantially the same as the switching timing from the stop operation invalid period to the stop operation valid period. When the determination means determines that the stop operation invalid period has elapsed , the information processing apparatus further comprises notification means for generating a sound effect that notifies the player that the operation of the stop operation section has become effective. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The lottery means further determines whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is caused by the display result of the identification information being confirmed and displayed before the identification information starts to be displayed in a variable manner. 3. The game according to claim 1, wherein, when it is determined that the specific game state is to be generated, a control for temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the identification information is performed during the stop operation invalid period. Machine.

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